One of the biggest advantages of certified used cars isn’t usually advertised by dealerships. It’s how much easier the buying process can be. A good certified used car program is like having someone help you do the shopping. It weeds out all the bad or ordinary cars and lets you pick from the very best, the cream of the crop.

SAVE TIME

Many buyers find it simpler and easier to look only at certified used cars when doing their shopping. When you only look at used cars that come with a solid stamp of approval, you won’t waste your time driving from dealership to dealership only to be disappointed that the used car doesn’t meet your expectations or needs a lot of work.

If you do a lot of shopping around online, like most car buyers do, check on your favorite manufacturers’ websites to learn about their certification programs and any perks — such as special financing — that are available right now.

You should also be able to see the entire inventory of certified used cars at your local dealers, letting you find the perfect vehicle that’s already been inspected and approved.

The only thing left to do should be the test drive.

PEACE OF MIND

Finally, buying a certified used car can help you sleep at night.

When you pick a used car that’s been thoroughly inspected, reconditioned and sold with a solid warranty to back it up, you won’t have to worry about whether you made the right decision.

There will be no second-guessing or wondering if the engine will blow up tomorrow. An inspector has already checked it out. Even if your used car did break down, it should be covered under a warranty, so there’s no financial worry.

By shopping around for the best certification program with the best warranty, as well as the best vehicle, you’ll have what every car buyer wants: the comfort of knowing you made a smart decision.